Pittsburg 2 bottom plow

Found one in fairly decent shape today, so it followed me home. The guy selling said it was a 2-14 and it wasn't until I got it home and measured it I discovered it is a 2-16. No cracks, welds, or other uglies. A bit rusty, but straight.

Trip shanks. Shins, moldboards, and to a somewhat lesser degree - the shares, seem to have some life left. Landslides are a different story. Need new ones. Did a search and read where Oliver parts should substitute? The plan is to use it for a few foodplots here and there. Weekend hobby stuff.

Re: Pittsburg 2 bottom plow

I bought a Ferguson plow at an auction on which the landside was worn paper thin in one spot. I had trouble finding someone on-line finding a landside that would match so I used the old one as a pattern and made my own. I have also seen people weld plowshares to their worn landsides when they had trouble finding new ones.

Re: Pittsburg 2 bottom plow

Originally Posted by JohnK454

Found one in fairly decent shape today, so it followed me home. The guy selling said it was a 2-14 and it wasn't until I got it home and measured it I discovered it is a 2-16. No cracks, welds, or other uglies. A bit rusty, but straight.

Trip shanks. Shins, moldboards, and to a somewhat lesser degree - the shares, seem to have some life left. Landslides are a different story. Need new ones. Did a search and read where Oliver parts should substitute? The plan is to use it for a few foodplots here and there. Weekend hobby stuff.

Re: Pittsburg 2 bottom plow

Landsides are almost impossible to find for these old plows. I restored an old Ford and searched the country before I finally found a set. Post some pictures of the landsides and let us see what you need. You can also weld "scabs" to the old ones that should suffice.

Re: Pittsburg 2 bottom plow

Try Crescent Forge. I am not sure if they are still doing business, but worth a try. They have all sorts of plow parts listed. crescentforge@comcast.net or (309) 543-3348 When I restored mine, they were not doing business, but I think they are back. I finally found the long rear landside and the front ones also.

Re: Pittsburg 2 bottom plow

Originally Posted by HCJtractor

Try Crescent Forge. I am not sure if they are still doing business, but worth a try. They have all sorts of plow parts listed. crescentforge@comcast.net or (309) 543-3348 When I restored mine, they were not doing business, but I think they are back. I finally found the long rear landside and the front ones also.

Last time I spoke with the former owner of Crescent Forge, they were no longer in business.

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